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June 20, 2026

White House Discusses Easing Travel Restrictions for Iran's Team at World Cup

  • The White House is in discussions about changing Iran's travel restrictions for the 2026 World Cup, particularly for their match in Seattle.
  • Currently, Iran can only travel to the U.S. a day before matches and must leave the same day, which affects their preparation.
  • Iran's Football Federation plans to formally complain to FIFA about the travel restrictions, arguing they hinder fair competition.

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